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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize performance for tasks like 3D work, machine learning, or gaming, the HP Victus 15 with its dedicated Nvidia graphics card may serve you well, despite being heavier and larger, which impacts its portability. Alternately, if you're looking for a lighter and more compact laptop that doubles as a tablet and offers a higher resolution screen, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo could be the better option, especially if you value the flexibility of a touch screen for presentations or creative work, even though it may not handle intensive applications as smoothly as the HP model. Keep in mind that while both have similar storage, the MSI has double the RAM of the HP, which can help with multitasking and overall speed for everyday usage. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Victus 15
- The HP Victus 15 has no clear advantages over the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo.
Advantages of the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Engineering and Design
6.7
7.3
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is good for engineering and design, while the HP Victus 15 is only fair.
The HP Victus 15 is equipped with a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a capable Intel i5 processor, making it suitable for engineering and design work that requires good graphical performance, while its IPS screen provides solid screen quality.
Screen Quality
6.9
7.3
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
262.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has a better screen than the HP Victus 15 for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the HP Victus 15 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo provide clear, sharp images and ample brightness, with the MSI offering superior color accuracy that benefits professional design work. While both laptops have sufficient resolution and adequate panel types for work in engineering and design, the MSI Summit E13 shines with better coverage of professional color gamuts, making it suitable for color-critical tasks. However, both fall short for gaming and 3D because they lack high refresh rates, which are essential for smooth visuals in fast-paced scenarios, despite their decent resolution and panel types.
Battery
5.5 Hours
11.0 Hours
The HP Victus 15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has 11 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has very good portability, while the HP Victus 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$621
$699
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The HP Victus 15 has a price of $621 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo costs $699.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
262.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and HP Victus 15 are both good for general use.
The HP Victus 15 offers sufficient RAM and a solid CPU for general applications; its larger screen and dedicated graphics card are beneficial for visual tasks and casual gaming but it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable than the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo.
Gaming and AI
6.4
6.3
3.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.0/10
The HP Victus 15 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP Victus 15 is equipped with a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card and a 144Hz screen refresh rate, making it suitable for gaming and 3D applications, but its heavier weight affects portability. In contrast, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo offers portability and versatility as a 2-in-1 convertible with a higher resolution touchscreen but is limited by its integrated Iris Xe graphics and a lower 60Hz refresh rate for gaming and 3D tasks.
Content Creation
7.2
7.5
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and HP Victus 15 are both good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.0
7.4
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and HP Victus 15 are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The HP Victus 15 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the HP Victus 15 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Victus 15 | MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$621 | $699 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | August 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.4'' x 0.93'' | 11.8'' x 8.8'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.06 lbs | 2.98 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 11.82" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.4" | 8.75" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13420H | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 52.5 Wh | 70 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 262 nits | 517 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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HP Victus 15
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Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and Yannick Khong | March 2023
"The HP Victus 15 is great for gaming. It's available with Intel 12th Gen. CPUs and NVIDIA discrete graphics, which are powerful enough to provide a smooth gaming experience in demanding AAA titles at 1080p. It has a nice keyboard and a fast SSD, as well as Wi-Fi 6 and Ethernet connectivity for low-latency online gaming. Unfortunately, its 144Hz display has a slow response time causing noticeable ghosting, and it doesn't support variable refresh rate to reduce screen tearing."
MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo
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Allen Ngo | April 2021
"MSI wants to prove that it can do more than just gaming laptops and the Summit E13 Flip is a great example of what the manufacturer is capable of especially in terms of aesthetics and performance. Normally for subnotebooks or convertibles, TDP and performance are often below average as makers want to meet slimmer designs and lower weight targets. The Summit manages to outperform others in its size class and category while still looking sleek and portable in the process. If you want a convertible that won't throttle significantly when under load, then this MSI will be one of the better options you can find."
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About HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
About MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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